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4.6
6936 Ratings
53%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Most Liked Positive Review
Great pants-poor quality control

These are my all time favourite pants. I have 2 or 3 pairs in every colour, all the same size. For reference I am 5 ft 4", approx 120lbs and I purchased in a size XXS as I find they tend to stretch out quite a bit after wearing for a while and they do fit big overall-just not in length-see rest of r...

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Most Liked Negative Review
5'1" or under? Petite length is still too long!

These pants in petite sizing have an inseam of 28 inches, which is way too long. I bought the Petite XXS RETREAT LINEN MID RISE WIDE LEG PANT in Calla Lily (white color) and I was swimming in them. I tried wearing these pants with heels but it defeats the purpose of buying relaxing linen pants in ...

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Almost as good as before

Submitted 4 days ago

By Julie A

From TX

Height 5'2"

Weight 110–120 lbs

Due to some weight loss, I had to buy another pair this year in a smaller size. This year's version is not as soft and seems thinner. I'm sad to let go of my previous pair for that reason alone. The old version hung & draped better, IMO. They're also long for my 5'2" frame despite getting the petite. Will need to alter. Otherwise, fairly true to size, if not a bit big. Size down if between sizes.

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Length purchased
petite
Which size did you purchase?
XS petite
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Huge!

Submitted 5 days ago

By Kay H

From Undisclosed

Height 5'8"

Weight 180–190 lbs

I used the size chart and ordered an XL which is often my size. I'm 5'8" and 189 lbs. my hips are 44.5". I'll return and try both a large and a medium. I wear a medium in the high waist forever fleece wide leg sweat pants. Pants are also long, but that seems to be the style now.

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Length purchased
regular
Which size did you purchase?
XL
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I love linen; this is heavier material than I expected

Submitted 6 days ago

By Alicia

From Undisclosed

Height 5'2"

Weight 140–150 lbs

I bought the pants and the jacket both in large even though I wear medium in Athleta products for airflow during my 4 weeks exploring Egypt,Jordan Tunisia, Malta. Linen is perfect for the hot dry climate of the region. Because I had bought this online I didn't realize that the fabric would be a heavier weight linen which was unexpected but doable. It's perfect for the long haul plane rides as well as the hops between countries.

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petite
Which size did you purchase?
L
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Love these pants!

Submitted 7 days ago

By Riley C

From Undisclosed

Height 5'10"

Weight 130–140 lbs

I wanted some comfy, cute pants that aren't leggings. These are a great color and fit, and I love the zippered pockets!

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Length purchased
regular
Which size did you purchase?
xs
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Ripping after only two months of wear

Submitted 7 days ago

By Claire E

From Undisclosed

Height 5'10"

Weight 150–160 lbs

After wearing about once a week for two months, these pants have ripped in the crotch. I have never had this happen to my pants, very unfortunate as they're very comfortable and I love everything else about them.

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Length purchased
tall
Which size did you purchase?
S
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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Love the fit, but they wear at the thighs within months

Submitted 7 days ago

By Eva, D.

From Florida

Height 6'0"

Weight 230–240 lbs

I'm very tall, very curvy, and have to wear pants even in our crazy hot and humid summers here in Florida. I loved that these pants were natural fibers which worked nicely when it is hot, and I bought a total of 3 pairs over a few years. But unfortunately, they all wore out within months in the inner thighs. The first pair lasted longer than the last pair -- the material is different, scratchier than it used to be. I could deal with that if Athleta would find a way to reinforce the inner thigh. At my height I have so few outlets. But I've spent too much money on these now. So sad.

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Length purchased
tall
Which size did you purchase?
Tall XL
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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Pair number 4

Submitted 8 days ago

By Jill B

From Colorado

Height 5'9"

Weight 150–160 lbs

Great fit, comfy and long enough. They do run large so I always size down.

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Length purchased
regular
Which size did you purchase?
M
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Different than previous year's version

Submitted 9 days ago

By Wendy E

From Dallas TX

I have lost a few pounds and my natural colored retreat linen pants from last year have gotten too large. I ordered a size smaller and the fabric was different, not as soft. The legs were at least two inches longer even though it was a size smaller. The fit was way too tight, so I would need to go back to the larger size in the current version. I don't like tne pants nearly as much so I got a refund.

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Love the fit

Submitted 11 days ago

By Cathy D

From Michigan

Height 5'10"

Weight 200–210 lbs

Good quality. Lays as flat as it can with my belly. Love the side zips. Feel great in.

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Hips/Rear
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Length purchased
tall
Which size did you purchase?
XL
Overall quality

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Comfy pants

Submitted 13 days ago

By anonymous

From Undisclosed

Height 5'3"

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Comments about Retreat Linen High Rise Wide Leg Pant

Nice fit. Bigger in waist. A little long for me as I'm 5'3"

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